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Canine Portacaval Shunt (liver Shunt) Information

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*Typical treatment and expenses (if provided) is based on historical data from Trupanion.

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Portacaval shunt (liver shunt) Description:

Portacaval shunt is a liver shunt. Dogs are born with this problem when the embryonic blood vessel within the liver does not go away, allowing blood to bypass the liver processing, resulting in neurological and other problems.

Typical Treatment and Expenses*:

Treatment can range from $50 to $4,000 depending on severity.

Dog Breeds Prone to Portacaval shunt (liver shunt):


•Cairn Terrier•Havanese
•Italian Greyhound•Japanese Chin
•Maltese•Shih Tzu
•Tibetan Spaniel•Yorkshire Terrier